Development finance institution International Finance Corporation (IFC) has reached a first close for its IFC Emerging Asia Fund. Investors in the fund include Korea Development Bank and the Fiji National Provident Fund, as well as IFC, which committed US$200 million. The fund will target opportunities that align with IFC’s strategy… Read More
Global private markets investment manager Partners Group has agreed to invest more than US$200 million for a controlling stake in a solar power development platform in Taiwan. Cathay Life Insurance is also acquiring a minority stake in the platform through a Partners Group-managed vehicle. The platform has entered into an… Read More
Global investment firm KKR has agreed to sell its approximately 38 percent stake in India-based pharmaceutical company Gland Pharma to Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of China-based conglomerate Fosun International, as part of Fosun’s acquisition of an 86 percent stake in the company. The transaction value will total as much… Read More
Mexico-focused private equity fund manager EMX Capital has acquired a 100 percent stake in Mexico-based aluminum products manufacturer Consorcio Industrial Valsa. With EMX Capital’s support, Valsa will expand operations, increase productivity and improve its customer service. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Read More
China-focused private equity and venture capital firm CDH Investments has led a US$100 million funding round for China-based robot designer and manufacturer UBTECH Robotics. China-based investment bank CITIC Securities and other undisclosed investors also participated in the round. UBTECH plans to use the new capital for research and development, exploring… Read More
Global private markets advisor Hamilton Lane has closed its latest global fund of funds Hamilton Lane Private Equity Fund IX with US$516 million in capital commitments, exceeding its original target of US$400 million. Investors in the fund include public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations and other institutions. The fund… Read More
Russia- and CIS-focused private equity firm Baring Vostok Capital Partners has sold its stake in Russia-based cinema chain Karo to UFG Private Equity, the buyout and growth capital arm of Russia-based alternative investment group UFG Asset Management. Both Baring Vostok and UFG were part of a consortium of investors that… Read More
Latin America-focused private equity firm Kandeo has reportedly acquired Peru-based automotive lender Acceso Crediticio for US$51 million. The transaction represents Kandeo’s first investment in Peru. Read More
Russia and CIS-focused private equity firm Baring Vostok Capital Partners has led a US$5.5 million funding round for Russia-based Doc+, a company that allows people to call doctors to their homes via a mobile application. Russia-based internet services company Yandex also participated in the round. Doc+ will use the capital… Read More
A consortium of investors has completed an INR2.25 billion (approximately US$34 million) financing round for India-based specialty lender Suryoday Microfinance. As part of the transaction, India-focused private equity firm Aavishkaar has fully exited the company and India-focused impact investment firm Lok Capital has partially exited its stake. Investors in the… Read More
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